Santa Shuffle 5k - Fayetteville
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Event overview
The Santa Shuffle is scheduled for December 13, 2025 in Fayetteville, NC. The event offers two distance options: 5K and 1 mile. The course uses the Cape Fear River Trail (paved trail). The event is non-competitive and non-timed. Registration is the same for both distance options, and marked turnaround points indicate the 1-mile and 5K routes. Strollers are allowed. Pets are welcome.
Logistics and extras
The listed start location is 445 Treetop Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305. Entry fee is $35; the price increases after November 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. The first 250 registrants receive a free Santa suit. Packet and Santa suit pick-up is available in-store at Fleet Feet Fayetteville on Thursday, December 11 (11:00 am to 6:00 pm) and Friday, December 12 (10:00 am to 6:45 pm). Last-minute packet pick-up will be available near the start on race day from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. Pets are encouraged to dress up, though no Santa suits are provided for animals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.